This Cookie Policy explains how Hogwood House Ltd (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at www.hogwoodhouse.co.uk (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Why do we use cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website.
The types of cookies we use:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas or using the “Start a Project” contact form. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website to you, you cannot refuse them without affecting how our Website functions.
2. Performance and Functionality Cookies These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Website but are non-essential to its use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may become unavailable.
3. Analytics and Customisation Cookies These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customise our Website for you. (e.g., Google Analytics).
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser’s help menu for more information.
Specific Third-Party Cookies used on this site
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Google Analytics: We use this to understand how visitors engage with our site. This helps us improve our content and design. The data collected is anonymous.
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WordPress / WP Engine: Standard functional cookies are used to manage your session and ensure the site displays correctly on your device.
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Social Media: If you click “Follow” or “Share” via our social media links, those platforms (Instagram, Pinterest, etc.) may set their own cookies on your device.
How often will you update this Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the bottom of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at info@hogwoodhouse.co.uk or by post to:
Hogwood House Ltd 6c Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9DZ
Last updated: January 2026